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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Solve the equation $\"\"$ for x.

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Multiply each side by a common denominator, 12.

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Apply distributive property : $\"\"$ .

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Cancel common terms.

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Combine like terms.

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Divide each side by negative 3.

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Cancel common terms.

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To check the solution, substitute the value of $\"\"$ in the original equation.

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The above statement is true, so the value of $\"\"$ is the solution of original equation. $\"\"$

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The value of $\"\"$ .